Sa 200 arc gouging

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Can you arc gouge with 5/32 pointed carbon arc rods off an sa 200?
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Originally Posted by Tigeze

Can you arc gouge with 5/32 pointed carbon arc rods off an sa 200?
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Originally Posted by M J D

Yes, you should be able to run 1/4", certainly 3/16"
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Originally Posted by 12V71

I've had 4 SA200's, 3/16" carbons on a limited basis... may be ok. 1/4" was always a struggle for them. Truthfully I wanted to keep mine tip-top for pipe work, so I bought a huge old cheap Hobart with a Detroit Diesel to deconstruct stuff.

Hobie as we called it, would run 3/8" round carbons or 1/4"x 5/8" rectangulars without a stutter.
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Originally Posted by Tigeze

Yeah that might not be a bad idea. Make a little trailer with a beater machine and compressor for when I want to gouge. Just good to know my sa can do it if need be until I get the funds.
Reply:There no problem gouging where I live gouging has fire problem. The sparks will go everywhere and you under hood. Dave

Originally Posted by Tigeze

Can you arc gouge with 5/32 pointed carbon arc rods off an sa 200?
Reply:I'm no SA expert but my old pipeliner welding instructor who overhauls his own refuses to gouge with his and uses a cutting torch instead. He is why we scored a 600A Lincoln for gouging rather than beat on school machines.
Reply:I doubt it hurts them, gives the engine a little workout.